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Homemade Tzatziki Sauce

A fresh and creamy Greek-style sauce made with Greek yogurt, cucumber, garlic, herbs, and lemon juice, perfect for dipping or topping grilled dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz fat-free Greek yogurt
  • 1 small cucumber peeled and seeded
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives chopped
  • kosher salt
  • fresh pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Strain the yogurt using a metal strainer or a coffee filter for a few hours to remove as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
  2. Scoop seeds out of the cucumber with a small spoon. Place cucumber in a mini food processor or grate with a box cheese grater. Drain the liquid from the cucumber in a metal strainer and sprinkle with a little salt to help release the liquid.
  3. Combine strained cucumber, garlic, yogurt, lemon juice, dill, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Serve chilled as a dip or sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This homemade tzatziki is perfect for Mediterranean dishes, sandwiches, or as a healthy snack.
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